Black Entrepreneur Ecosystem
South Eastern Ontario
Supporting Growth of Black-owned Businesses & Early-Stage Black Entrepreneurship.
The Black Entrepreneurship Ecosystem (BEE) - Southeastern Ontario is a not-for-profit organization. BEE was established to help spark the entrepreneurial spirit among potential Black entrepreneurs and to help accelerate the growth of Black-owned businesses in Southeastern Ontario.
This organization was set up because of the need to help identify, support, and create a set of programs and services to help Black entrepreneurs in this region overcome the unique challenges they face. The Kingston Economic Development Corporation has supported the setup and incorporation of the Black Entrepreneurship Ecosystem for Southeastern Ontario, and it continues to support the organization on as needed basis.
The Black Entrepreneurship Ecosystem (BEE) - Southeastern Ontario is a not-for-profit organization. BEE was established to help spark the entrepreneurial spirit among potential Black entrepreneurs and to help accelerate the growth of Black-owned businesses in Southeastern Ontario.
This organization was set up because of the need to help identify, support, and create a set of programs and services to help Black entrepreneurs in this region overcome the unique challenges they face. The Kingston Economic Development Corporation has supported the setup and incorporation of the Black Entrepreneurship Ecosystem for Southeastern Ontario, and it continues to support the organization on as needed basis.
Our Vision
The BEE vision is to become a resourceful and acceleration hub for Black owned business and early-stage Black entrepreneurship in Southeastern Ontario by means of programming services and partnerships designed to help these entrepreneurs increase the odds of success for their businesses.
Black Entrepreneurship Programs
Southeast Ontario Black Entrepreneurs Network
The Southeast Ontario Black Entrepreneurship Network brings together businesses and entrepreneurs who are running their businesses from this region. Every Black owned business or early-stage entrepreneur in the Southeastern Region can register their business in this network for free.
Want to List Your Business? Fill out the form below.
Or, do you know a Black owned business who should take part? Send them the form from SurveyMonkey.
Want to List Your Business? Fill out the form below.
Or, do you know a Black owned business who should take part? Send them the form from SurveyMonkey.
Entrepreneurship Workshops
We are designing a set of demand driven workshops to help you overcome the challenges you are facing. We also work with our strategic partners to provide workshops and training programs to help Black entrepreneurs establish sustainable businesses.
Let us know about your entrepreneurship challenge(s) that we might help you to solve through the creation of tailored workshops and training programs.
Let us know about your entrepreneurship challenge(s) that we might help you to solve through the creation of tailored workshops and training programs.
Entrepreneurship Mentorship Programs
We work hard to provide much-needed mentorship to both potential and existing Black entrepreneurs. Let us know of your immediate needs so we can match you with the right mentor/coach.
Pitching & Pitch Deck Development Workshop
Are you looking for funding to help accelerate your entrepreneurial journey? Let us know so that we can help you put in place strategy and tools to help you succeed.
Resources for Black Entrepreneurs
If you’re a Black entrepreneur looking to start or grow your own business, please contact our office to help you on the road to success.
RBC Black Entrepreneur Business Loan
Apply for a loan of up to $250,000 with the RBC Black Entrepreneur Business Loan, available to eligible Black Entrepreneurs in Canada.
RBC Black Entrepreneur Startup Program
In collaboration with Futurpreneur, RBC is providing funding to offer financial solutions and mentorship to help young Black entrepreneurs aged 18-39 advance their businesses with the Black Entrepreneur Startup Program.
BMO For Black-Owned Businesses
BMO’s program provides loans of up to $250,000 using specialized lending criteria. To bring business within reach for Black entrepreneurs, BMO is committed to championing the growth of Black-owned businesses. Learn more about BMO’s comprehensive programs, partnerships and educational resources designed to help you thrive.
Scotiabank Black-Led Business Financing Programs
Businesses that have minimum black ownership of 50% or more and annual sales up to $15,000,000 will be eligible to apply for loans under the Black-Led Business Financing Program.
CIBC Black Entrepreneur Program Loan
Apply for up to $250,000 in financing with CIBC to help start, grow or take your business to the next level. Access expert advice and read inspiring stories from business owners like you.
Black Innovation Connections
The Black Innovation Connections program is a 3-month, track-based coaching program that puts high-potential Black founders on the fast track to success and prepares them for the DMZ Incubator. Much like the Incubator, this program is customized to meet each founder’s unique needs. Connections also provides founders with an added layer of support to address the additional business barriers that Black-owned companies often face, including a $5,000 business grant upon acceptance into the program.
Black Entrepreneurship Loan Fund
To be the catalyst for Black generational wealth creation, the Federation of African Canadian Economics (FACE) has launched its Black Entrepreneurship Loan Fund among other services for all Canadians of African descent to see a better tomorrow.
"Don't give up on what you’re trying to do. When there is love and inspiration, I don't think you can go wrong. ”
- ELLA FITZGERALD
Board Members
Dr. Nomsa MngomaClinical Research Scientist & Adjunct Associate Professor, Queen's University
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Patrick EgbunonuAssociate Dean at School of Business,
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Dejhana SandesProgram & Admin Coordinator, Kingston Economic Development Corporation
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Norman MusengimanaBusiness Development Manager, Kingston Economic Development Corporation
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South Eastern Ontario
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